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More stupid drug task force tricks
In the HoustonChronicle (via FARK): Landscape contractor Blair Davis was in his northwest Harris County home around 2 p.m. Tuesday when there was a knock at his door. Davis said he hadn’t even gotten his hand on the doorknob when … Continue reading
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Government, upset that marijuana is harmless, tries to make it lethal
Via an anonymous reader (I believe from New Zealand) comes this news about New Zealand spraying herbicide on marijuana plants. Although the herbicide turns the plant blue, some unscrupulous dealers have been apparently spraying them green and selling them. From … Continue reading
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Harrison Bergeron, the drug company version
Keep the kids doped up and avoid pesky thoughts and feelings. Ritalin, Prozac, and now… From The Independent (via Last One Speaks) A radical scheme to vaccinate children against future drug addiction is being considered by ministers, The Independent on … Continue reading
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Drug Tax Stamps – bump and update
In the last couple of days, I’ve heard from several people regarding this Kansas revenue page on drug tax stamps. This isn’t particularly new – 23 states have similar stupid laws (and Kansas has had theirs for 18 years). So … Continue reading
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Drug WarRant is One Year Old!
One year ago today, I ventured forth in the land of blogs, thinking that I’d maybe write a post per week or so about the drug war. Considering this is post 497, I think I overshot my plans. It’s been … Continue reading
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Reading elsewhere
My show opened last night. It went extremely well, with a modest, but enthusiastic audience. Looking at a full house tonight (it’s running until August 28, so you have plenty of chances to see it). So while I’m in Chicago, … Continue reading
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The Drug Czar outdoes himself on the radio
A big thanks to Scott, who sent me this surreal segment of a radio program. It’s a talk show in Canada (Bill Wood Show?) that was being guest hosted by Peter Warren. And the guest on July 19 was our … Continue reading
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Scientists Sue Federal Government for Blocking Medical Marijuana Research
Reported at Common Dreams with a related version on AP wire. WASHINGTON – July 20 – In a pair of federal lawsuits to be filed on Wednesday, July 21, researchers charge the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Health … Continue reading
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Good stuff at Mediacrapola
As I mentioned before, Brazil has been working toward getting back in the fun and adventurous business of shooting down planes — adventurous because you never know when you might hit one full of missionaries with a bad radio. Martin … Continue reading
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Joel Miller knows the truth.
Joel keeps getting me to link to his new book, but it’s worth it. His latest article at World News Daily titled “Kill zone” is excellent and draws more material from his new book. The article deals with victims of … Continue reading
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